What is RIC V Diocletian 247?

RIC V Diocletian 247 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 247.

Maximian Aureus — RIC V Diocletian 247

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC V Diocletian 247

Ruler

Maximian

Denomination

Aureus

Date

284 AD-294 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Gold

Portrait Type

laureate

Obverse

IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG

Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, helmeted, curiassed, left, holding spear pointed left and shield

Reverse

IOVI CONSERVATORI

Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Diocletian 247 is an aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

About the Aureus

The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Diocletian 247?: RIC V Diocletian 247 is a Gold Aureus of Maximian (284 AD-294 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Diocletian 247.
How do you identify RIC V Diocletian 247?: The obverse depicts Bust of Diocletian, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, wearing imperial mantle, left, holding eagle-tipped scetpre in right hand, or bust of Diocletian, laureate, helmeted, curiassed, left, holding spear pointed left and shield with the inscription IMP C DIOCLETIANVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand with the inscription IOVI CONSERVATORI. Portrait type: laureate.